The Medway Planning and Economic Development Board is comprised of five (5) Medway residents who are each elected to serve a three (3) year term, with one member elected each year, plus an appointed associate member who serves as needed for special permit applications. The mission of the Medway Planning and Economic Development Board is to direct the future development of the Town of Medway in ways consistent with the community’s vision and values as outlined in the May 2009 Master Plan.
The Planning and Economic Development Board is responsible for analyzing, drafting and amending various land development rules and regulations and for proposing and reviewing amendments to the Medway Zoning Bylaw. Pursuant to state law, the Planning and Economic Development Board develops the master plan, approves applications for the subdivision of land, recommends street acceptance to town meeting, updates the town’s Zoning Map, and conducts Scenic Road public hearings to issue scenic road work permits. Under the Zoning Bylaw, the Planning and Economic Developmentn Board is responsible for the review and approval of site plan applications and has special permit granting responsibilities for Adult Retirement Community Planned Unit Developments (ARCPUD), for Open Space Residential Developments (OSRD), and for Adaptive Use Special Permits.
The Planning and Economic Development Board is assisted in its work by the town’s consulting engineer, Tetra Tech Rizzo of Framingham, MA for technical engineering review and construction supervision services and by the Town's consultant planner, PGC Associates, Inc. of Franklin, MA. for grants and specialzed zoning matters.
The Planning and Economic Development Board also serves as an advocate for the town’s participation in various state programs and initiatives such as the Community Preservation Act, Executive Order 418, open space preservation, storm water management, smart growth techniques, and Massachusetts land-use regulation reform. Members of the Design Review Committee, Open Space Committee, Economic Development Committee and Master Plan Update Committee are appointed by the Planning and Economic Development Board. The office provides support to those committees and also assists the Affordable Housing Committee.
The Board encourages the public to get involved by attending Board meetings and commenting at public hearings. For the dates, times and locations of meetings and for a list of Planning and Economic Development Board members, please refer to other links on this home page or contact the Medway Planning and Economic Development office directly to speak with our Coordinator, Susy Affleck-Childs.